But I gotta admit, I'm wondering about Waterworks. Is it in playable shape?

My concern is, last year, we hit the courses so hard (a Pickard/ewing/walnut marathon comes to mind), that we were so zonked after the long days and sleeping on the ground that we were low on energy for campsite recreation (read: the only other REAL hobby).

So our sked for the days are

1) Grandview/Ewing
2) Pickard _________
3) Ewing/Walnut
4) Grandview

I understand that Ewing and Grandview are a little low on the totem pole as far as you hard core des moiners go, but tradition dictates that we play grandview twice.

And the reason that we want to play waterworks or criv is because we're kind of pussies and pickard knocks us out.

If colfax is really kickass, we'll hit it up. But I would like to know a little about WW's conditions. Thanks again.

As far as I know, WW is playable. Definately check out Colfax and Big Creek. Big Creek is the next closest course to where you'll be camping, and there's not a lot of elevation/length, so it might be a nice course to play when you're hungover/tired, after Pickard maybe. Just stay on the fairway, if you can.

chalupamarley wrote:My concern is, last year, we hit the courses so hard (a Pickard/ewing/walnut marathon comes to mind), that we were so zonked after the long days and sleeping on the ground that we were low on energy for campsite recreation (read: the only other REAL hobby).

I understand that Ewing and Grandview are a little low on the totem pole as far as you hard core des moiners go, but tradition dictates that we play grandview twice.

Couple of things. First of all Ewing is difinately not on the bottom of the Totem Pole. If you heard from most in the area in regard to favorite courses Pickard, Walnut, and Ewing would be the ones most likely mentioned, with a few Big Creek's and Grandviews.

As far as being Zonked. It's well worth it with the assets at hand. Beleive me, you would much rather be barely able to walk and play Big Creek and/ or Colfax, then play waterworks in top notch condition. Waterworks would be my last pick of courses to play in the area. I haven't seen the conditions recently, but I can bet at the very least it will be mesquito heaven when you guys play there if it isn't flooded too.

We take great pride in our courses here as you can see. Along with that it is our responsability to ensure that passer buyers experience the best that we have to offer. I'm sure you guys would have a good time if you came here and played Waterworks 7 times, but why sell yourself short.